Glutaric Acid-Allison

Basic Information

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Where is it found/How is it obtained?

Chemical Properties/Reaction Tendencies

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Basic Information

Name: Glutaric Acid, also known as Pentanedioic Acid, 1,3-Propanedicarboxylic acid, and 1,5-Pentanedioic acid.
Formula: C₅H₈O₄
Molar Mass: 132.12
Melting Point: 95-98º Celsius
Boiling Point: 200º Celsius/20 mm Hg
Physical State: white crystalline powder
Density in natural state: 1.316 g/cm^3
Solubility in water: 430 g/L at 20º Celsius
Stability: stable under ordinary conditions

Percent Composition by mass:

Carbon=45.46%
Hydrogen=6.10%
Oxygen=48.44%

Percent Composition by number:

Carbon=52.49%
Hydrogen=7.55%
Oxygen=39.96%

Type of bonding:

In this acid, there are two carbonyls, which are are double bonds with an oxygen attached at the end of it. It is also a covalent bond.

Where is it found/How is it obtained?

This acid is mainly found in blood and urine. It's obtained for therapeutic uses. It is an agent in animal diabetes and biochemical research. It's in the production of polymers such as polyester polyols (a polyol is an alcohol containing multiple hydroxyl groups). The odd number of carbons is useful in decreasing polymer elasticity.
Glutaric acid is made when the amino acids lysine, hydroxylysine, and tryptophan are processed by the body. Lysine and tryptophan are found in all foods that contain protein.

Chemical Properties/Reaction Tendencies

Glutaric acid is made up of 5 Carbons, 8 Hydrogens, and 4 Oxygens. Glutaric Acid is a carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them. They react in this way with all bases, both organic, such as amines, and inorganic.